#BBCTrending: The video that shows what street harassment is like

October 29, 2014 10:58 AM

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A video showing a young woman being pestered by catcallers has gone viral, re-igniting the debate about street harassment.

A woman walks along the streets of New York City, minding her own business. Men call out at her: "What's up beautiful?", "Nice!", "Hey baby!". When she ignores them, she is admonished ("Smile!", "You should say thank you more"). At one point a man walks alongside her in silence for over five minutes...